Freightliner eCascadia Hybrid Road Tractor from Mexico
A Class 8 hybrid road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a diesel compression-ignition engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion. It meets the criteria of heading 8701 as a tractor constructed essentially for hauling semi-trailers. The dual propulsion system qualifies it specifically under 8701.22.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify EPA and CARB emissions certifications for the diesel-electric hybrid system to avoid customs holds
• Provide detailed propulsion specs showing both compression-ignition engine and electric motor integration
• Ensure VIN indicates 'new' status per statistical notes if not previously sold to end-user